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Christopher Wren & Oliver Cromwell: The 1657 Appointment of Wren as Gresham Professor of Astronomy
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Of all the august and admirable Gresham Professors, Christopher Wren attracts special attention. A noted Polymath and innovator in mathematics, it's something of a surprise that he was Gresham Professor of Astronomy.Professor Tony Mann talks about the politics that lead to this appointment.
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